Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie

This Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie is a zesty and refreshing dessert that captures the essence of the tropics in every bite. With a buttery almond crust and a creamy lime filling, it's the perfect treat for a midnight indulgence.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Coconut oil - 30 grams
• Honey - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Key lime juice - 60 ml
• Sweetened condensed milk - 120 ml
• Lime zest - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey, and a pinch of salt to form the crust.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a small pie dish to form an even layer.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and let it cool.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and lime zest until smooth.
6. Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust.
7. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains healthy fats from almond flour and coconut oil.
• High in vitamin C from key lime juice, supporting the immune system.

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